Mountain flights have become a popular tourist attraction in Nepal. Four airlines offer regular forages into the snow-capped peaks of the Himalaya. Mountain flights appeal to all categories of travellers. For those who are restricted by time or other considerations from going trekking, these flights offer a panoramic view of the Himalayas in just one hour. Travellers take off from Kathmandu in the early morning for an hour's worth of spectacular mountain scenery. Much has been written about Everest, but to actually witness the highest place on Earth close-up from a mountain flight is very different.